Women's Soccer Edged 1-0 By BU As Cashion Stops 14

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BOSTON, Mass. - The Holy Cross women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Boston University in a tough Patriot League battle. Sophomore goalkeeper Caroline Cashion recorded a career-high 14 saves against the Terriers.

Boston University scored in the 13th minute off a header by Christina Wakefield to make the score 1-0. The Terriers tallied 11 shots total with six shots on goal in the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, the Terriers earned a free kick from 25 yards out. Cashion had two back-to-back saves off of the driven ball into the box and a second chance rebound to keep the Boston University lead at 1-0. The Terriers continued the pressure throughout the second half outshooting the Crusaders 16-2.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

Cashion's 14 saves set a new career-high, topping her previous best of 12 set against Richmond on Sept. 2, 2016.

THE TURNPIKE TROPHY

This was the first matchup in the 2017-2018 Turnpike Trophy rivalry series between Holy Cross and Boston University.

The series awards points for all head-to-head victories in both the regular season and postseason, with the Turnpike Trophy going to the school which accumulates the most points at the end of the academic year.

Christina Wakefield of Boston University was named the MVP of Wednesday night's game.

UP NEXT

The Crusaders take on Bucknell at home Sept. 30 at 2:05 p.m. to continue Patriot League play.